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Richard Dove

April 2, 1925 ~ November 28, 2018 (age 93)

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Richard Dove, age 93, of Butler passed away at home on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

He was born on April 2, 1925 in Butler to Glenn and Vera (Miller) Dove.

Mr. Dove honorably served his county during WWII in the United States Navy.

He married Beverly Duesler on August 2, 1947 in Auburn. She preceded him in death on March 10, 2015.

Mr. Dove worked as a superintendent for Bitucote Asphalt Products in Butler and Des Moines, Iowa. He also worked as a journeyman for Tokeim Corporation in Fort Wayne for 15 years and he drove school bus in Butler and Auburn for 18 years. He was also a longtime farmer.

He was a member St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Butler and he was a life member of the Butler American Legion Post 202. He was a great father and grandfather and he truly enjoyed spending time with his family.